Yooper SToc 2 July 25/26/27 2008

[dannyk]

YOOPER STOC “2” July 25/26/27, 2008



The weekend of July 25/26/27 in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula YOOPERSTOC “2“, this is an informal gathering of riders, meet and greet, travel to the UP. Take in the Great Lakes of North America. Come and meet some old friends or make new ones, Yoopers as we locals are called comes from living in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan thus shortened to the UP by many, finally came to be YOOPER.

There is one motel in town 906 346 7901 - 1 888 252 9495 - www.gwinnmi.com/modeltowne.html e mail modeltowneinn@ironbay.net 16 rooms
Marquette is 30 miles away with plenty of Lodging,
Munising is 42 miles away with plenty of Lodging,
Escanaba is 50 miles away with plenty of lodging.
Campgrounds there are several federal forest campgrounds in the area (primitive and a short ride down a dirt road)
Horseshoe lake is a private campground and has showers etc. 906 346 9937 they have a group camping area and I believe some rental units.
I have some limited camping in my yard N 46 15.409 W 087 29.086 Camp fire any night someone is here. Dannyk

Your on your own for food and snacks. Friday night the wood fired grill will be going, bring yourself something to cook or visit some of the local eateries, UP North Lodge is ¾ of a mile away,
Rodney’s is about 3 miles away serving pizza’s and cudighi sandwiches.

Suggested Ride #1 Saturday to the Keweenaw Peninsula up to Copper Harbor a 350 mile round trip. Leave at 8 a.m. Eastern daylight time, breakfast at the Hilltop in L’Anse.

Suggested Ride #2 Saturday to the harbor in Marquette and to Miners Castle east of Munising then down M94 to the Buckhorn road and return, Lunch at the Beartrap where fresh pasties will be served. Leave at 10 a.m. a 200 mile round trip. I need to know how many will make this ride as the pasty’s are made fresh everyday so they would like a head count.

Suggested Ride #3 Saturday evening sunset bay, moonlight bay ride, ride M94 to Autrain/Forrest lake road to M28 at Autrain then west along the south shore of Lake Superior stop at one of the roadside pull offs and watch the sunset and the full moon rise, play in the big lake if you so desire. Leave at 8:30 p.m.




Directions to my house, GPS Coordinates are N46 15.409 W87 29.086 if coming from the south on state hwy M35 from Gladstone, Escanaba area go north through Gwinn and turn at Hideaway (tavern) this road is called serenity drive, continue to the 4 way stop, (tall timber store is on the right), continue straight through that intersection about a ¼ of a mile there is a fork in the road, bear left and a half mile from there on the left is my driveway, I’ll have a STOC cardboard sign out at the entrance to the driveway.

If coming from the north through Palmer, Suomi, etc. on State hwy M 35, take County road 557 on your right just after the Chipmunk field sign, continue on to the 4 way stop, (tall timber store will be on your right) turn right there go about ¼ mile to the fork in the road, bear left and about a half mile in on the left is my driveway.

If coming from the southwest, through Iron Mountain or Crystal falls area take M95 to the Felch turn off this should be M 69. From Iron Mountain it will be on the right side, if from Crystal falls turn right on M 95 and go south a few miles to M 69 on your left. After several miles look for the turn off to Ralph, proceed to Ralph and turn right at that intersection to Arnold and turn left on county road 557 towards Gwinn, you will come to the intersection where the Tall timber store is located, turn left and follow the above directions to my house (the section of road from the county line to tall timber is about 17 miles and is a little rough so if you come this way be careful, otherwise the rest of the road is nice.

If coming from the Mackinaw bridge area, the toll for the bridge is ? toll rates are due to increase in March don't know what they will be for a motorcycle. Take US 2 west to the town of Rapid River, its about two and a half hours from the bridge, (watch your speed) just west of rapid river take US 41 north about 3 miles turn left on that county road to Perkins, at Perkins you will intersect State hwy M 35, go straight ahead that will take you to Gwinn approximately 30 miles or so. (Just before Gwinn is the Model Town Inn on your right) if you are moteling, otherwise continue on the hwy through Gwinn and continue on M35 you will cross the middle branch of the Escanaba river, when you reach the top of that hill you will see the Hideaway tavern on your left, turn left on that road, called serenity drive, go to the 4 way stop, the Tall Timber Grocery will be on your right, go straight through that intersection around a ¼ of a mile the road forks, take the left fork go about ½ mile my driveway is on the left STOC sign will be at the driveway.

Great dual sport riding also available




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[MNwing]

Will be there.

[forgitaboutut]

Waaayyy too far off, But I hope I can make it

[Brighteyesue]

Danny,

I thought your part of the country was amazingly beautiful. Looking forward to exploring more of it in 2008. It is already on my calendar. :D Besides I never got a cudighi last time and I gotta try one.

[Winged_STer]

It is now on my calendar. I lived in Marquette nearly 20 years ago and miss the area dearly. I have to convince my wife that we need to put th ST on the trailer for the long part of the trip and jump on the bike just over the bridge.

Gonna do all we can to be there!

Gary

[motomac]

It is now on my calendar. I lived in Marquette nearly 20 years ago and miss the area dearly. I have to convince my wife that we need to put th ST on the trailer for the long part of the trip and jump on the bike just over the bridge.

Gonna do all we can to be there!

Gary


Someone tell me I'm dreaming this thread mentioned trailer and ST in the same sentence!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!

[Viggo]

Someone tell me I'm dreaming this thread mentioned trailer and ST in the same sentence!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!


Dream come true: Mac is known for pulling a trailer behind his ST.:)

I have an ST. I have a trailer. So far they are not acquainted with each other bu the day may come....

[dannyk]

Something to consider folks, we had great people from Texas, Louisiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, West Virginia, Ohio, Illinois, and Missouri with a few from our own state, but the visitors far outnumbered the wolverine participents, where are you trolls, its only a days ride here and this is the only Michigan ST event in the STOC calendar. How about you fellow STers in Canada, were just across the big lake, come to the states, we will return the visit. :D

[STeve1300]

Something to consider folks... :D

Hi Danny...Considering the great times I had the last two YooperSTOCs... I'll be there!! Now back to my regularly scheduled winter hibernation...

[Tom B.]

UNBELIEVABLE!


:doh1: I REALLY CAN'T BELIEVE IT! One of the event's I really wanted to attend and which date do you pick??? My anniversary!:( My wife isn't quite as enough of a MC enthusiast for her to for-go the anniversary for this! 1 Michigan troll counted out all ready! Besides, there's no way she'd make it that far on her Magna!!! (All the gasoline stops would add an extra day to the trip...:crackup ) I am bummed thou! Dang!:(

[STeve1300]

Hi Tom! How's this...If Ahnna would have rode along last year, the plan was to leave Friday AM, stay at a nice resort along the way.... have an "us" night by ourselves, sleep in, nice breakfast etc... Visit and dinner with the group on Saturday (no long rides to be fresh for our ride home)... then stay at an "Up North" lodge Sat pm ... nice group breakfast, and ride home Sunday..... Even you could find somehow to throw a little romance at Cindy along the way!!! Now go hide one of those extra Christmas presents you bought her somewhere in the basement so you have something nice to give her on your anniversary... and we'll see you in July!!! problem solved...you're welcome...and I saved you $50.

[forgitaboutut]

Hi Tom! How's this...If Ahnna would have rode along last year, the plan was to leave Friday AM, stay at a nice resort along the way.... have an "us" night by ourselves, sleep in, nice breakfast etc... Visit and dinner with the group on Saturday (no long rides to be fresh for our ride home)... then stay at an "Up North" lodge Sat pm ... nice group breakfast, and ride home Sunday..... Even you could find somehow to throw a little romance at Cindy along the way!!! Now go hide one of those extra Christmas presents you bought her somewhere in the basement so you have something nice to give her on your anniversary... and we'll see you in July!!! problem solved...you're welcome...and I saved you $50.

:crackup I'm glad we don't have an"anniversery"....but if we did it would HAVE to be a road trip because that's what we did to start off with!:nanner1:

[mstgsaly269]

:crackup I'm glad we don't have an"anniversery"....but if we did it would HAVE to be a road trip because that's what we did to start off with!:nanner1:


Hmm 10 yrs together i think deserves an anniversary somewhere,but i will agree with him, a long trip would be nice since , we started this relationship 10 yrs ago on a trip to MO.

[Viggo]

Rich - Did ya get that not so subtle hint??? The ball is in your court. :grin:

[STeveDT]

OK I give up... what is a "cudighi sandwiches".

I would love to attend.... assuming that I have a ride by then. :)

[2dogs]

Danny I Will try to make again in '08. We stopped by and said hi on our way around the "Big Lake" last year and the weather and the ride was great. So this is one troll that at mid winter is a definite maybe. As spring approaches I hope I'll be able to firm that up.


"there's no way she'd make it that far on her Magna!!! (All the gasoline stops would add an extra day to the trip... ) I am bummed thou! Dang! "

Unbelievable! Just give her that ol' ST1100 for an anniversary gift and then you can rationalize a new 1300 !!! :D
:06biker:
Dave

[forgitaboutut]

Rich - Did ya get that not so subtle hint??? The ball is in your court. :grin:

"No Comment":rolleyes:

[forgitaboutut]

OK I give up... what is a "cudighi sandwiches".

I would love to attend.... assuming that I have a ride by then. :)

its kind of a pizza - sandwich - thingee ....they are awsome! you gotta have one!

[Tom B.]

"there's no way she'd make it that far on her Magna!!! (All the gasoline stops would add an extra day to the trip... ) I am bummed thou! Dang! "

Unbelievable! Just give her that ol' ST1100 for an anniversary gift and then you can rationalize a new 1300 !!! :D
:06biker:
Dave

LOL! Unbelievable!:hat1: I don't think that my wife is tall enough to put any feet down at all on the ST without going over! I'd have to install outriggers!!:crackup :crackup :crackup

[Tom B.]

Unbelievable!:hat1:

Out of the frying pan and into the fire!!! My lovely wife just read this post and is beating me with a stick!:o4: Not really but I'm thinking we might make this trip? I caught a lot of flack about her not being an MC enthusiast enough to go on this trip because It was her ideal to take the MSF class on our anniversary! I totally forget about that!:doh1: Can you all say: Unbeliever is in the dog house now...:rolleyes: (Not really:-D )

OK dannyk, put us as a might make it! Now to see if the vacation time and budget can squeeze this trip in!

Big question to the yoopers from Cindy, are there going to be gas stations every 90-100 miles for her magna? If not I might have to follow Mac up and sneak a gas can into his unigo... :lol: That might not work either as we probably couldn't keep up with him...hmmm, wonder if the Tacoma will pull the bikes...(oh the shame of it...LOL)

That was a serious question too. Any refueling advice for up there would be great!!

[Papa]

Tom,, I dunno ur route, but I'd be willing to bet you you wont be pushing the bike. :rolleyes: I'm taking the other way around,,:D

[dannyk]

Tom if you come across the Big Mac, and take US 2 there is gas at the bridge, in Manistique, Rapid River and in Gwinn, if you take M 28 across there is gas at Newberry, Munising, etc. From where you are its probably shorter to go through Chicago and up, but you would have to deal with that. :biker:

[dannyk]

Put together some dual sport rides also for those that may be interested, all are mapsource files hopefully I did it right and they can be viewed. :biker:

[dannyk]

A couple suggested road routes. Mapsource files :biker:

[sundesj]

Hi Danny, see you there

[upnorthdad]

Guys and gals... this looks like a great time, I plan to be between jobs during this time so I hope to make it.... you know how plans go sometimes... Anybody else doing tent camping... that is what I will do.... Also, from Madison does anyone else plan to leave AM friday and ride until your there..... only 320 miles from Madison so that is what I plan to do....
Danny, do you have to make reservations at the federal campground????
Thanks Dave

[dannyk]

There are state forest campgrounds, first come first served, there is camping in my yard, steve and sunjest and rick are camping here,and some others will be also, your choice. :tent3:

[STeve1300]

Dave... check out these pics (http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25268&highlight=yooperstoc)from last year

[upnorthdad]

Steve and Danny, thanks for the offer and pics... I'm going to do everything I can to make this... I love the UP and the northwoods.... just need to see if anyone in the family wants to go with me.... or just come solo.... well see... much time to plan...
Thanks Dave

[BadgerFan]

Hey upnorthdad I'm not in Madison but am planning on going up on Friday if everything works out ok with the work schedule. So as you pass by Green Bay and if you don't mind another rider tagging along please let me know. Also I know two riders just north of Madison that plan on going as well but I think they are going up earlier than Friday to spend a few days riding along the lake.

[upnorthdad]

Badgerfan,,,, that would be great.... we'll keep in touch as we get closer

[STeve1300]

Hey upnorthdad I'm not in Madison but am planning on going up on Friday if everything works out ok with the work schedule. So as you pass by Green Bay and if you don't mind another rider tagging along please let me know. .....
I'm going Friday and I'd be happy to ride along too!!!

[upnorthdad]

Steve,
Sounds good as well....

[forgitaboutut]

me too! I'm going up friday!...

[STeve1300]

me too! I'm going up friday!...

Stop by here on the way Rich!!!

[Viggo]

I'll be one of those camping in Danny's yard (again). The price is right, hospitality excellent, and it sure is convenient.

Thanks, Danny!

[dannyk]

Just a heads up, the local motel has closed its doors, I have tried to contact them for a group rate, but no luck. The lot wasn't plowed the last couple of storms. I have heard that it is sold, but haven't been able to make any contact with anyone. Funny as this july is the centennial celebration of this little mining town and there are things in the works, for the motel not to be open or accepting reservations seems strange to me. Danny

[mstgsaly269]

well sounds like your yard will be over flowin this summer then. I know Rich was plannin on tentin it this year anyway.

[dannyk]

Yesterday, local motel will re-open on May 15th. :biker:

[dannyk]

Getting the firewood ready :biker:

[MNwing]

is that gonna be enough for 3 days?

[Tom B.]

Unbelievable!:hat1:

This trip is (has been for a couple weeks, I'm just slow at posting some things) on our calander! Come hell or high water, Cindy and I will be there!! Now where was that phone number to the motel???:?:

See you all there!!:clap2:

[Tom B.]

I almost forgot! (Unbelievable huh?:hat1: )

Just so I know what's going on when I make my reservations @ the hotel in Gwinn (?), does anyone know if there is a group rate for us? If no, no big deal but if yes, what am I to mention to get the group rate?

Thanks in advance!!!:bow1:

[MNwing]

There was a post yesterday from someone saying the Motel was booked for a wedding.

[Keith R]

Yooper SToc stop-over point

Gang

I will be leaving Holland Mi around 5:00 on Thursday and heading to my property near Frankfort Mi. about a 3 hr ride from Holland. Then heading north in the AM to Yooper SToc on Friday. I have room at my Frankfort property for people to camp if you need a place to stop. Water and power but no shower or outhouse, you can take a cold shower outside and I may have a outhouse constructed by then but no promise.

Keith

[gec343]

I would love to attend this function, however, I will be riding to a family reunion in Montana during that time. I must be in Montana by 1 August.:03biker::03biker:

I can thank STDan for getting my back on the road. :03biker:

[dannyk]

Well you could ride here for friday and saturday, leave sunday morning, gives you 5 days to reach montana via the northern route US-2, Glacier park is only 1500 miles from here.

[dannyk]

Getting ready, built a new fire pit for evening campfires, built a new table to put camping stoves on for cooking breakfast or lunch or whatever, has a rain fly just in case, plenty of firewood and another wood fire pit with grate for cooking also. :biker:

[SilverBullet03]

Can't wait to meet some fellow riders! What time are people going to be arriving Friday?:07biker:

[dannyk]

Anytime, some may be here on thursday also

[hondast1300]

I'm counting the days.
robert

[Texasota Pete]

Howdy yooperites if such a word. Just booked a camp site at Horseshoe Lake near Gwinn tonite. Will probally lv Cen. Mn on Fri AM. Anyone else coming thru this way?? Group ride up?? Anyone are Welcome to crash here prior to Dep. We are on Round Lake near Garrison, Mn Off Hwy 169 and 18. Guess I better look at my map tom. to see how many miles. Even open for a Thu Departure. Drop a line, Pete Ps, I am riding solo as wife is going to fly to that wedding we are attending in NY and I will ride there after Yooper.

[STeve1300]

.... Just booked a camp site at Horseshoe Lake near Gwinn tonite. ....

Hi Pete.... I stayed "off site" the first Yooperstoc..... camped in Danny's yard ever since.... As long as you are camping anyway... I recommend you consider his place. Drop Danny a PM if you feel better getting his personal OK.

Rich (Forgitaboutut) and I are riding up Friday.... leaving my place 1030 AM Central time... arriving 5PM eastern time.... each of us is bringing a "guest rider".... anyone else heading north thru Wisconsin can PM me if ya want to ride along! My guest, Dave, is a co-worker....on a cruiser... first year on a bike... 1100cc.... longest trip... should be quite the experience for him!!!

[dannyk]

Long range weather forecast for yooperSToc

Tomorrow
Jul 23

Details Clear
Hi: 75° Lo: 53°
Day: Sunny skies. High 75F, humidity 40%. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph. Air Quality: NA, UV Index: 7
0%
Night: Clear skies. Low 53F. Winds light.
0%
Thursday
Jul 24 Clear
Hi: 76° Lo: 57°
Sunny skies. High 76F and low 57F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Air Quality: NA, UV Index: 8
10%
Friday
Jul 25 T-storms
Hi: 78° Lo: 57°
Chance of thunder with light rain showers. High 78F and low 57F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. Air Quality: NA, UV Index: 7
30%
Saturday
Jul 26 Partly Cloudy
Hi: 74° Lo: 53°
Partly cloudy skies. High 74F and low 53F. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph. Air Quality: NA, UV Index: NA
10%
Sunday
Jul 27 AM Rain
Hi: 74° Lo: 51°
Cloudy skies. High 74F and low 51F. Air Quality: NA, UV Index: NA
10%
Monday
Jul 28 Fair
Hi: 75° Lo: 52°
Mostly clear skies. High 75F and low 52F. Air Quality: NA, UV Index: NA
10%

[patiodadio]

My wife and I just finished a loop thru the UP....8 days on the road and over 2K. We love the UP and will be back for sure ! Maybe we can make Yooper STOC next year. BTW, if you go thru Rapid River MI....be sure to stop and eat at Jack's....one of the best breakfast I have ever had !

[Texasota Pete]

Yo Steve, Finally got Wi map out to see where you guys are starting from. I barely can pronounce Kewaskum, let alone, spell it but my map has it. If you'all were 27000 miles closer, give or take a few, I'd swing by but seeing how your down towards Laverne and Shirley territory I will see ya there by the pits. Sounded like quite a few at Dannys North Yoop Resort so opted for a spot on a lake. I like a swim in the am and pm to get the kinks out and proprieter at HS Lake sez lake is nice. It'll all work out jus' fine. Later, P

[Papa]

I'm not gonna make it this year,,:(

[scout17]

I am meeting Rich and riding to meet up with Steve. Not sure if I am Rich's guest rider in Steve's message. Maybe more meeting up as we go. I thought there would be more folks from Illinois going to this event. Maybe they are holding out for WISTOC. Really looking forward to meeting more folks from this forum.

[forgitaboutut]

I'm not gonna make it this year,,:(
That just plain SUCKS Glen...:(


I am meeting Rich and riding to meet up with Steve. Not sure if I am Rich's guest rider in Steve's message. Maybe more meeting up as we go. I thought there would be more folks from Illinois going to this event. Maybe they are holding out for WISTOC. Really looking forward to meeting more folks from this forum.

Yep your the guest,Just wait 'till initiation!:eek::crackup (just Kiddin!);-)

[Tom B.]

Unbelievable! (Insert smiley waving hat)

My wife and I left the house @ 8:00a.m. Monday morning and rode to Ludington Mi. Stayed there for the night and took the U.S.S. Badger across the BIG lake on Tuesday. From there we rode up to Iron Mountain, Mi. and enjoyed a great dinner, watched T.V. and did a few other things before turning in! We are up and about this morning and ready to head to Laurium, Mi. where we booked a 2 night stay @ the Laurium Manor! Thursday we plan on exploring Copper Harbor! Having a great time and planning to be @ Dannyk's Friday eve!!! Even though we are a month late, what a great way to celebrate our 10th anniversary!!!!

See you all @ Yooper_Stoc!!!!

[forgitaboutut]

Unbelievable!!!!!!:hat1: Happy Anniversary!
My SO and I were fortunate enough to celebrate our 10th last year by riding
to Ga. for a Wing Rally, then to N.Carolina. to ride the Blueridge Parkway (Some of it!), and then to Mo. for K.C. BBQSTOC...A trip that will be etched in my memory forever!!!! (I Hope!:rolleyes:)

[Tom B.]

Unbelievable!

Well, the trip is going fantastic! Weather has been great and we are having a ball! More on that later.

I have a need. Seems the brake light switch off the rear brake pedal on my ST1100 went south sometime yesterday! Rode the whole day with out it today! Anyone headed to Yooper_SToc have a spare I can buy? Danny, any Honda dealers near you where I can pick one up?? I'll check this thread in the morning and when we get to Marquette!

Anywho, see all of you tomorrow evening and thanks in advance for any help with the brake light switch issue!!!

[Papa]

Wish I was there this year guys,, I looked at the weather you posted Danny,, sounds great, the temps and humidity are the same down here, both high 90's.

[Tom B.]

What an unbelievable trip!

DannyK, my hat is off too you!:bow1: My wife and I showed up for the Friday night chili and it was fantastic! Thank you so much for opening up your home and for your generosity! We had a great time and you are a most gracious host!!

It was great meeting some of the other members too! I'll post more perhaps this weekend when there is more time...

Ride safe!!!